How do you do a grande jete?

Answer 1

While in classical Ballet, a grand jete is a leap through the air with one leg in front of you and the other behind. When doing a grand jete, you have two choices. You can develope your front leg or merely battement in into the air. You are most likely to go higher and have a more obtuse angle in your jete if you develope. Normally, you use a preparation before doing this so you do not hurt yourself.